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Australian Psychological Society The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is Australia's peak psychology body, representing more than 25,000 psychologists across Australia.

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is Australia's peak psychology body. We represent our more than 27,000 members. We are the largest non-medical health professionals organisation in the country. The APS strongly advocates for the discipline and profession of psychology, supports high standards for the profession, promotes psychological knowledge to enhance community wellbeing, and is dedicated to providing benefits to support members’ professional lives. The functions of the APS are conducted through more than 200 active Member Groups within the Society. There are 40 APS Branches spread across Australia, nine APS Colleges representing specialty areas within the profession (clinical neuropsychology, clinical psychology, community psychology, counselling psychology, educational and developmental psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, organisational psychology and sport and exercise psychology), and 44 Interest Groups representing the wide range of special interests of the APS membership.

📣 Here is a snapshot of the news and advocacy from the APS last month. Read more about our work to drive positive change...
05/09/2025

📣 Here is a snapshot of the news and advocacy from the APS last month. Read more about our work to drive positive change for the psychology profession and the Australian community on APS Insights: https://ow.ly/45Mh50WRGWp

Are you looking to build resilience, reconnect with your purpose, or simply recharge? Join Blue Horizon Counselling in t...
03/09/2025

Are you looking to build resilience, reconnect with your purpose, or simply recharge?

Join Blue Horizon Counselling in this immersive five-day training program from 17 to 23 April 2026 designed to empower psychologists with the knowledge, insight, and tools needed to recognise, prevent, and recover from professional burnout.

Your ticket includes:
🛖 Six nights accommodation
🍜 All-inclusive meals
🧘 Workshops, yoga and meditation
👪 Partners join at no extra cost* and families are welcome

Don't miss out and sign up today: https://psychology.org.au/event/25177

Your postcode should never determine your mental health.Our President Dr Sara Quinn spoke to the Daily Telegraph to call...
02/09/2025

Your postcode should never determine your mental health.

Our President Dr Sara Quinn spoke to the Daily Telegraph to call attention to stretching wait times in our rural and regional communities, and the impact this is having on both our psychology workforce and the people they work so hard to support.

We urgently need investment and support for higher education to provide professional psychology programs and strengthen services across these communities. Swipe through for some of our recommendations.

Read the full story here: https://psychology.org.au/insights/regional-mental-health-care-reaching-crisis-point

📣 Are you a PsyBA-approved supervisor? We believe that your experience is key to shaping our profession’s future. That’s...
29/08/2025

📣 Are you a PsyBA-approved supervisor?

We believe that your experience is key to shaping our profession’s future. That’s why we want to hear your insights on the skills and knowledge gaps of early-career psychologists, to help guide our CPD priorities for 2026. Take our three minute survey here: https://ow.ly/2aHo50WNg02

Plus, if you are interested in refresher training, we still have funded masterclasses available to help you strengthen your practice. Priority goes to psychologists working with First Nations peoples, CALD communities, regional or remote populations and other priority populations.
Apply today: https://ow.ly/hYpg50WNg03

A new APS Professional practice guideline is now available. With the PsyBA Code of conduct coming into effect on 1 Dece...
28/08/2025

A new APS Professional practice guideline is now available.

With the PsyBA Code of conduct coming into effect on 1 December 2025, we are committed to supporting members through the transition. Our latest guideline offers practical, profession-specific guidance to help you apply the Code in real-world settings.

Access the 'APS Professional practice guidelines on boundaries and multiple relationships' here: https://ow.ly/zOtJ50WNggg

More guidelines will be released in the coming weeks and months. These will be shared directly and made available on our Code of conduct hub: https://ow.ly/jyNX50WNggi

Plus, starting in October, the APS is running member-focused webinars on the new Code of conduct and competencies, to provide practical advice and direct answers. These are free for members. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/qFj950WNggf

This December, new professional standards for psychologists will come into effect, which includes a strong focus on cult...
26/08/2025

This December, new professional standards for psychologists will come into effect, which includes a strong focus on cultural competency. Here are four things to keep in mind when building cultural competency or assessing people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, with Dr Judy Tang.

Without strong safeguards, the rapid spread of AI across workplaces risks a loss of staff trust, increasing work health ...
21/08/2025

Without strong safeguards, the rapid spread of AI across workplaces risks a loss of staff trust, increasing work health safety breaches, and worsening mental health outcomes.

Dr Zena Burgess spoke to national radio to urge the Government to engage with psychologists and psychological scientists to shape the guardrails for fast-changing AI use in Australia. Listen to the interview: https://psychology.org.au/insights/aps-urges-consideration-as-ai-grows-within-austral

To help businesses and policymakers navigate these challenges, the APS College of Organisational Psychologists is hosting a national webinar on Thursday 28 August. Register to join: https://psychology.org.au/event/25498

Are you prepared for the revised Psychology Board of Australia Code of conduct and updated competencies?We are hosting a...
21/08/2025

Are you prepared for the revised Psychology Board of Australia Code of conduct and updated competencies?

We are hosting a series of free webinars starting in October to ensure psychologists are informed, confident and meet new regulatory expectations while maintaining ethical, culturally safe, and professional practice.

This first series will cover:

📋An introduction to the changes
💻Privacy and confidentiality, consent, and record keeping
🤝Maintaining boundaries and managing relationships

📣 These webinars are free for all APS members. Sign up now: https://psychology.org.au/training-events/events-calendar?s=AHPRA-Code-of-conduct-and-competencies-series

Victim-survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV) should not be expected to manage their mental health concerns wit...
20/08/2025

Victim-survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV) should not be expected to manage their mental health concerns without professional support, but this is too often the case.

APS President Dr Sara Quinn spoke with the Sydney Morning Herald about what to do if you suspect someone is experiencing DFV. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call 1800 RESPECT.

Frontline workers deliver essential services, often under high-pressure and challenging conditions. It’s important that ...
18/08/2025

Frontline workers deliver essential services, often under high-pressure and challenging conditions. It’s important that they feel supported by their team and wider organisation.

Join Alexandra Howard, a clinical psychologist and public health expert who has worked in the field of disaster and post-traumatic mental health for 10+ years, for this member-exclusive webinar to learn how to:

👉 describe the impacts of disasters on teams and organisations,
👉 identify the risk and protective factors for mitigating impacts on teams and organisations
👉 describe strategies that leaders and organisations can apply to support the mental health and wellbeing of their workforce

This webinar is free for DRN members. Register today: https://psychology.org.au/event/25376

15/08/2025

In this National Science Week conversation, APS Fellow and psychologist Emeritus Professor Justin Kenardy reflects on how science sits at the heart of psychology. He shares how the scientific method guides psychological practice, how open access to trusted research strengthens the profession, and why continual inquiry is essential to meaningful change.

Learn about the latest in psychology research – explore our APS journals today: psychology.org.au/journals

12/08/2025

This National Science Week, we’re asking our members: What psychology research has sparked your interest recently?

Is there a study that shifted your perspective? A finding that challenged your thinking? A piece of research you keep coming back to?

Let us know in the comments or tag us in a post.

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